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skilful

skil·ful
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [skil-fuh l]
    • /ˈskɪl fəl/
    • /ˈskɪlfl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skil-fuh l]
    • /ˈskɪl fəl/

Definitions of skilful word

  • adjective skilful having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler. 1
  • adjective skilful showing or involving skill: a skillful display of fancy diving. 1
  • adjective skilful Obsolete. reasonable; rational. 1
  • adjective skilful person: with skills 1
  • adjective skilful showing skill 1
  • adjective skilful Someone who is skilful at something does it very well. 0

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Origin of skilful

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at skill1, -ful

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Skilful

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

skilful popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

skilful usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for skilful

noun skilful

  • ability — Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.
  • accuracy — The accuracy of information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct, even in small details.
  • adeptness — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
  • artisanship — the occupation or product of a craftsperson or artisan
  • artwork — Artwork is drawings and photographs that are prepared in order to be included in something such as a book or advertisement.

Antonyms for skilful

noun skilful

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